Brian Dawkins | Defensive Back | #20

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Former Broncos and Eagles S Brian Dawkins announced his retirement.

Dawkins says he's 100 percent recovered from last year's neck injury, but his odds of returning for a fourth season in Denver took a hit after the Broncos signed FS Mike Adams. Dawkins remained an effective player last season, but was increasingly limited by injuries, missing a combined seven games. A nine-time Pro Bowler, he was named a first-team All Pro four times, and was a second-team All Pro as recently as 2009. He spent his first 12 seasons in Philadelphia, and will retire as an Eagle after 37 interceptions, 26 sacks and 1,169 tackles compiled across 224 career games. A media favorite, Dawkins is likely Canton bound. Mon, Apr 23, 2012 10:03:00 AM

Free agent SS Brian Dawkins says his neck injury is 100 percent recovered, and the numbness is gone from his fingers.

Dawkins describes his late-season injury as a pinched nerve that simply needed recovery time. The 38-year-old remains undecided about playing in 2012. After Mike Adams signed in Denver, Dawkins may not be welcomed back. Fri, Mar 23, 2012 11:49:00 AM

The Denver Post confirms that SS Brian Dawkins' contract has expired and he is a free agent.

The NFLPA database previously listed Dawkins as being under contract for $6 million in 2012, but was recently updated and does not have him signed at all. Dawkins suffered a career-threatening neck injury late in the 2011 season. Now 38 years old, we suspect Dawkins has played his last snap in the NFL. Thu, Feb 16, 2012 10:40:00 AM

Depth Charts

Ryan Mathews (knee) was listed as questionable for Week 14 against the Redskins.

Coach Doug Pederson labeled Mathews "ready to go" on Thursday. Mathews should return to his lead role, but the Eagles have been unable to establish a running game while being blown out the last two weeks. Mathews will be a risky FLEX play in his return.

Darren Sproles rushed seven times for 14 yards and one touchdown and caught 6-of-6 targets for 35 yards in the Eagles' Week 13 loss to the Bengals.

His six catches tied for the second-most on the team on a day Carson Wentz threw the ball a season-high 60 times. Like last week, the Eagles fell behind early and were trailing by multiple scores much of the day, leading to Sproles dominating backfield snaps over Wendell Smallwood. Sproles was able to punch in a one-yard touchdown run late in the second half. Sproles should see a similar workload next week against the Redskins.

Jordan Matthews (ankle, questionable) said he will "definitely" play in Week 14 against the Redskins.

Matthews has practiced fully the last two days and should be all set to resume his role as the Eagles' primary slot receiver. Last week marked the first absence of J-Matt's three-year career. Fantasy owners should view him as a WR3 this week.

Eagles RG Brandon Brooks (illness) has been released from the hospital.

Brooks was hospitalized with an unknown illness which forced him to sit out Monday night's game against the Packers. It is encouraging he was released this early in the week, but his status for Week 13 is completely up in the air.

Eagles RT Lane Johnson has been suspended 10 games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

Johnson's appeal was denied by an arbitrator, but that might not be the end of the story. Johnson's counsel said they will "consider all available legal options." It is possible the tackle will sue to put off the suspension even longer, but for now he is expected to start serving his ban immediately. Johnson is eligible to return Week 16. LG Allen Barbre was expected to make the switch to right tackle with Johnson out, but Philadelphia could turn to fifth-round rookie Halapoulivaati Vaitai instead.